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Washington Adventist University Graduate Receives the NAACP 2017 Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award
Washington Adventist University (WAU) graduate Richard E. Matthews was honored by the NAACP at its 108th NAACP National Convention on July 25, 2017, at the Baltimore Convention Center. Matthews was awarded the NAACP’s 2017 Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award at the 42nd Annual Armed Services & Veteran Affairs Awards Luncheon, where U.S. Representative Al Green, (D-TX) was the keynote speaker.
GC Office of General Counsel Issues Travel Agency Fraud Warning
Travel Agency Fraud Warning from the General Conference.
Oakwood University's Aeolians Win World Choir Title
Cheers and prayers of thanksgiving rang out in the United Kingdom and across North America as word quickly spread that the Oakwood University Aeolians Choir won the World Choir Title (Choir of the World) in the choral category during the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Wales, United Kingdom, on July 8, 2017.
First Graduates of San Manuel Gateway College Become "Community Faculty"
At the site of what was a desolate patch of dirt less than three years ago, 34 students graduated from San Manuel Gateway College on June 7. This is the first class to receive a Loma Linda University education in the city limits of San Bernardino. Twelve students received medical assistant certificates, and 22 received certification as community health workers.
ACS Disaster Response Helps Tornado, Flood Victims
A sudden downpour on April 29-30, 2017, resulted in significant flooding in Missouri. Kansas and Arkansas were also affected. Approximately 1,000 homes sustained damage (some were completely destroyed); and several roads, property, and businesses have also been devastated by the natural disaster.
Adventist College Students and NAD Leaders Dialog During Facebook Live Event
Adventist college and university student leaders asked questions on a wide range of topics during the first Facebook Live Event titled “Is This Thing On?” (ITTO) on March 14.
Michigan Conference ACS and Christian Record Services, Inc. Partner for Winter Blind Camp
Nineteen blind camp participants from locations across the United States arrived at winter blind camp at Camp Au Sable on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
GC/NAD Statement on Unity Discussion
The General Conference officers and the officers and union presidents of the North American Division met on Thursday, January 19, to discuss unity in mission as it relates to church governance and women’s ordination.
NAD Ministry Leaders Urged to Go Beyond the Pew at the Adventist Ministries Convention
More than 750 ministry leaders attended the 2017 “Beyond the Pew” Adventist Ministries Convention (AMC) in Tucson, Arizona.
General Conference Vote on "Unity in Mission" Document–GC Executive Committee Votes Process Document to Handle Non-Compliance of Policy
Leadership of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Executive Committee, at their Annual Council, voted this afternoon to approve a document titled "Unity in Mission: Procedures in Church Reconciliation," which examines the need for procedures that the church can follow when an administrative body fails to follow “biblical principles as expressed in the Fundamental Beliefs, voted actions, or working policies of the Church."